News Bulletin of 7 September 2025, 2pm

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SAA to launch two daily flights from Johannesburg to Botswana
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South African Airways will launch two daily flights between Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana, starting from the 4th of November.

The new route aims to improve direct regional travel options for both business and leisure passengers.

Group CEO Professor John Lamola says the launch aims to strengthen the cultural and economic ties between Botswana and South Africa and reinforce SAA’s position as a premium network carrier.
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GovTech 2025 Kicks Off in Durban
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The 16th edition of The GovTech 2025 conference kicked off at the Durban International Convention Centre yesterday.
The annual event brings together policymakers and innovators from government, the private sector, academia and civil society to forge partnerships, share ideas and co-create innovations that will define the country’s collective digital future.

The conference explores new technological solutions that help government and businesses adapt to the fast-changing digital world.

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Durban Fashion Fair to showcase top African Designers
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The 14th Durban Fashion Fair will take place from the 17th of September at the Durban Exhibition Centre and will feature over 60 designers from across Africa.

The programme falls under the holistic Fashion Development Programme, a flagship initiative by the eThekwini Municipality that has trained over 350 emerging designers since its launch 13 years ago.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.49 to the US Dollar, 23.69 to the British Pound, and 20.58 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,646.11 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.55 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,614.00.
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Bafana Bafana face Nigeria in crucial World Cup qualifier
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South Africa is set to host Nigeria for a highly anticipated World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein today.

A home victory would eliminate the Super Eagles from contention and boost Bafana Bafana’s chances of securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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